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Here's a look at some top end players who have another year left on their deals who could be in play this week, writes Scott Burnside.

Buffalo Sabres leading scorer Thomas Vanek has missed practice because of a hip injury, and it's uncertain if he'll play against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.

We're about a quarter of the way through this truncated NHL season, and that seems like a good time to have a look at some of the players who are putting up impressive numbers so far. But while it's not exactly a shock to see names like Stamkos, C...

From the official NHL media release: VANEK, KUNITZ AND LUONGO NAMED NHL 'THREE STARS' OF THE WEEK NEW YORK (February 4, 2013) -- Buffalo Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek, Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz and Vancouver Canucks goa...

• On a night full of wacky stuff, you could hardly find a wackier game than the Buffalo Sabres' 7-4 win over Northeast Division-leading Boston. The Sabres had been winless in four. At one point, they trailed the Bruins 3-1 after the teams ...

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Thomas Vanek had two goals and an assist, and Drew Stafford and Tyler Ennis both added a goal and assist to help lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night.

Sean Allen takes a look at adjusted shooting percentage, and sets up the week of Nov. 21.

Drew Stafford scored twice and added an assist, Thomas Vanek had a goal and two assists and Ryan Miller finished with 23 saves to lift the Sabres to a 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Sean Allen previews the week ahead and looks at some depth chart changes that will alter some players' fantasy values.

Stock upLogan Couture, San Jose Sharks: Most of the rookie of the year attention has centered around the goalies Michal Neuvirth (suddenly chilly) and Sergei Bobrovsky, and flashy Carolina center Jeff Skinner. But folks in San Jose have been banging ...

Stock upLogan Couture, San Jose Sharks: Most of the rookie of the year attention has centered around the goalies Michal Neuvirth (suddenly chilly) and Sergei Bobrovsky, and flashy Carolina center Jeff Skinner. But folks in San Jose have been banging ...

Ryan Miller made 32 saves to help Buffalo keep its slim playoff hopes alive, and Toronto's Curtis Joseph tied the NHL record for losses in the Sabres' 3-1 victory over the Maple Leafs on Wednesday night.

Drew Stafford scored twice and the Sabres defeated the Maple Leafs 4-1.

John Pereira looks back at Wednesday's NHL action, and notes how Thomas Vanek recent hot play is trickling down to his teammates.

Thomas Vanek scored a natural hat trick, and Ryan Miller was barely tested in stopping 16 shots for his second consecutive shutout in the Buffalo Sabres' 5-0 win over the lifeless Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night.